The Commonwealth of Nations (CW) is composed of 55 English-speaking nations, the vast majority which were former British colonies. As an institution of world peace, their main objective is to promote individual liberties and democracy; pursue equality; and oppose racism, poverty, ignorance and disease. Delegates should be prepared to participate in creating solutions to tackle a diverse range of issues faced by the Commonwealth. 

Commonwealth at CAHSMUN 2026 is supported by the Royal Commonwealth Society. We are delighted to partner with the Canadian High Schools Model United Nations organization in bringing this unique experience to CAHSMUN 2026.

Questions, inquiries, and position papers for this committee can be emailed to cw@cahsmun.org.

Note: Delegates may choose one of the two given topics to write their position papers for. You will only need to submit one position paper.

Topic B: Inflation and the Central Banks

Topic A: Social Media and it’s Impact on Democracy

Backgrounder A
Backgrounder B

Peter Pham | Director

Starting his first Model UN in 2000, Peter continues to direct committees in the firm belief of the importance of ensuring today’s youth are well-informed and well-prepared to make sense of the world today. This year is Peter's 20th year directing Commonwealth, and 7th in partnership with CAHSMUN. Every year, he challenges himself with inventing new innovations for the delegate learning experience, whether it be the legendary Paper House Game, or the Alien Attack crisis. Outside of MUN, Peter has a finance career with a major Canadian financial institution and makes his home in Ontario. When living life, Peter enjoys unique food experiences, going on vacation to tropical places, and entertaining his wife and two cats, as well as wandering Teyvat in search of the next treasure chest.

Ethan Han | Chair

Ethan’s journey with Model United Nations began in Grade 10 when he was first exposed to public speaking through competitive debate. With this experience, a deeper interest in discussion and diplomacy was sparked, leading Ethan to eventually discover Model United Nations in Grade 11. Since then, he has been exhilarated by the complex diplomacy, fast-paced negotiations, and collaborative nature of MUN. As a staff member, he hopes to bring these same elements to the table for delegates at this year’s iteration of CAHSMUN. Outside of MUN, Ethan is both a passionate supporter of his favorite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, and an avid soccer player who can be found playing five-a-side scrimmages in his free time. He enjoys hiking through the stunning vistas of the British Columbian Rockies and aspires to pursue high altitude trekking, with a dream of one day summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.

Abigail Wang | Chair

A senior at Fraser Heights Secondary School, Abigail is thrilled to serve as the Chair of the Commonwealth of Nations at CAHSMUN 2026. Since attending her first MUN club meeting in grade 10, where she made short 10 second speeches, Abigail has been captivated by the diplomatic discussion and complexities of international relations. Most importantly, Model United Nations has led her to unforgettable memories and lasting friendships both inside and outside the committee room. Outside of MUN, Abigail can be found eating Bigway with friends, exploring new cafes, or trying to beat the next level of cooking fever. She looks forward to meeting each delegate and hopes that CAHSMUN 2026 brings them new memories, long lasting friendships, and a weekend of endless debate.